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By the end of this lesson you will be able to:• Understand Chinese lunar calendar and the
concept of tradition. • Identify and describe traditional family
activities of Chinese New Year celebration.• Compare the Chinese New Year with the
traditional American holiday of Christmas.
Brainstorming:
Where is China located? China 中国
Why is called Lunar New Year? moon 月亮 How to determine the 1st day of lunar new year?
Prior Knowledge:• What you already know ?---- Small group discuss 2 min’
1. Before New Year…2. New Year’s eve…3. During New Year’s celebration…
--- Whole group share 3 min’
What is your understanding of tradition?
Before
New Year’s Eve 年夜饭nián yè fàn
鱼 yú 饺子 jiǎo zi 年糕 nián gāo
During
红包 hóng bāo
During
舞龙 wǔ lóng
舞狮 wǔ shī
During
放鞭炮 ,放烟火fàng biān pào, fàng yān huo
Compare and Contrast
Chinese New Year Christmas
For example: color, gift, food
What I have learned today? --- small groups
• True or False:1. Chinese New Year starts on Jan. 1st.2. Chinese New Year is a family gathering time.3. Family stay up late on the New Year’s eve.4. Kids receive red envelop with candy in it.5. Traditional activities include lion dance, dragon
dance, firecrackers, and fireworks.6. Traditional food includes fish.